Az Best Hospice Care, Inc
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031794)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 0 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (480) 790-5280 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Az Best Hospice Care, Inc, often because of small patient counts rather than quality concerns. Families can contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Care Compare data currently lists 0 ZIP codes served for Az Best Hospice Care, Inc, which operates from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether it serves their specific area.
Yes, Az Best Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 031794), certified since January 27, 2022. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Az Best Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Phoenix, Arizona, serving the Maricopa County area. According to CMS Care Compare records, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 27, 2022 (CCN 031794).
CMS collects family caregiver feedback through the CAHPS Hospice Survey, and it also publishes a composite process measure comparing hospices to their state average. For this hospice, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage of caregivers rating it 9-10. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not yet published enough survey data.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Arizona state average composite score of 94.29 is currently possible. Care Compare also lists 0 ZIP codes served for this listing in the data available, so families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether it currently serves their area.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Az Best Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 031794) since January 27, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS caregiver survey results for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so no comparison to Arizona's state average of 94.29 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Care Compare data lists 0 ZIP codes served for this hospice; contact the hospice at (480) 790-5280 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm current service areas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 0 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Az Best Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 27, 2022, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (480) 790-5280 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact the hospice directly at (480) 790-5280 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services provided, coverage area, caregiver satisfaction survey results, and quality measures; for this hospice, contact them at (480) 790-5280 for specifics not covered in published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Az Best Hospice Care, Inc directly using CCN 031794 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031794?state=AZ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.